Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCalamos LongShort Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CPZ
Calamos LongShort Equity & Dynamic Income Trust
$12.72
-0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. CPZ trades at a lower P/E of 12.9x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CPZ
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CPZ
The strongest argument for CPZ centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CPZ
The primary concerns for CPZ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →Calamos LongShort Equity & Dynamic Income Trust
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust (CPZ) is a strategically positioned closed-end fund that aims to generate total return through a balanced focus on capital appreciation and income. By employing a long/short equity strategy, CPZ identifies undervalued securities while utilizing short positions to mitigate risk and optimize income potential. Backed by the expertise of Calamos Investments in alternative asset management, the Trust is crafted to exploit market inefficiencies and adapt to fluctuating market conditions. This approach fosters the potential for robust performance and superior risk-adjusted returns, making CPZ a compelling investment option for institutional investors seeking strategic diversification.
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